A Message from Dr. Dan Kaffenbarger, Interim Superintendent
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Dear Tri-Rivers Community,
It is an honor to serve as the Interim Superintendent of Tri-Rivers Career Center. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of serving as a classroom teacher, building administrator, and ESC Superintendent. From the moment I first visited Tri-Rivers, I could sense the pride, passion, and purpose that define this district. I knew immediately that my experience and skill set could help support the important work already underway as we prepare for the next chapter of leadership.
I love the work that is happening in career and technical education. The instructors at Tri-Rivers have done a tremendous job designing programs that benefit not only our students but also the greater Marion community. These programs are preparing the next generation of skilled professionals, innovators, and leaders—an effort that has a direct and lasting impact on our local workforce and economy.
During my time here, my focus will be on strengthening communication with our associate schools, helping to document and memorialize key processes, and ensuring a smooth transition so that the next superintendent can step confidently into the role and continue the district’s momentum.
The Tri-Rivers Board of Education will officially open the superintendent search on October 16, with applications accepted through January 9. The first round of interviews will begin on January 22, with a final offer and Board approval expected during the February Board of Education meeting.
For more information about the superintendent search process, please visit www.tririvers.com/superintendent-search.
Thank you for your continued support of Tri-Rivers Career Center. Together, we will ensure that our students—and our community—continue to thrive.
Warm regards,
Dr. Dan Kaffenbarger
Interim Superintendent
Tri-Rivers Career Center
Consolidated Electric Supports Vex
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Mach 2015 Outstanding Alumni
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorThe 2015 Outstanding Alumni winners were: Adult Education Keith Severns and High School recipients Becky Diamond and Brent Crum.
Tri-Rivers Career Center celebrated Outstanding Alumni at the 2015 Board Dinner held at Tri-Rivers, Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Recipients included: Career Center graduates Brent Crum and Becky Diamond. The Adult Center winner was Keith Severns. More photos on FACEBOOK. Read more
2015 Adult Outstanding Alumni
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News/by web editorAdult Education Congratulates Keith Severns
by Adult Director Richard George
The mission of Tri-Rivers Career Center is to prepare secondary and adult students to contribute, advance and succeed in the 21st Century workforce…to be responsible community members, and to embrace learning as a life-long process. Read more
2015 TRCC/Lautenslager Service Awards
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News, High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorThe first Distinguished Service Award was presented in 1993 to Jack Lautenslager, who is often referred to as “Mr. Tri-Rivers.” Mr. Lautenslager spearheaded the efforts to pass the original levy that provided the funds to build the Career Center that opened in 1976. Read more
Consolidated Electric donates $5,000
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorConsolidated Electric Cooperative of Mount Gilead donated $5,000 to the Tri-Rivers’ RAMTEC Vex Robotics League, Friday, March 13, 2015.
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2-Hour Delay Due to Fog March 12, 2015
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorShear Class Style Show/Dinner Big Success
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorThe second annual 2015 Shear Class Style Show & Dinner was held March 7, 2015 in the Tri-Rivers Multi-Purpose Room. Becky Salyer is the Junior Instructor and Sheri Well, the Senior Instructor. It was a magical evening. Special thanks to the event judges: Amy Johnson & Sue Brammer of Today’s Trend & Teri Norris of Angle’s Salon of Marion.
The Juniors’ theme featured Exotic Birds. The hair styles, outfits, makeup, & nails reflected the colors of exotic birds.
TRCC Student —Model—Bird
Tiera Anderson—Nikki Breece—Ruff
Kendra Blanton—James Blanton—Gang Gang Cockatoo
Victoria Buyer—Angel Coleman—Humming Bird
Isabelle Calhoun —Destiney Caskey—Lady Amherst’s Pheasant
Kaylee Drake—Keileigh Hughes—Mandarin Duck
Adriana Esparza—Ana Esparza—Northern Flicker
Paige Haire—Jenah Fraker—Silver Pheasant
Brianna Hartman—Amanda Candela—Blue Bellied Roller
Jacquelynne Haycox—Selah Randas—Robust Woodpecker
Chantell Low—Michael Henderson & Shayla Gaffney—Gray Crowned Crane
Arika Manley—Angel Manley—Knysha Turaco
Kelsey McColly—Kendall Smith—Pink Flamingo
Kyree Norman—Erica Norman—Northern Royal Flycatcher
Courtney Welch—Jocelyn Celestino—Peacock
Leaisha Williams—Laura Coil—Frilled Coquette
The Senior’s Theme was Salon Styles. The hair styles, outfits, makeup and nails reflected the them of salon type chosen by the student.
TRCC Student—Model
Kassii Beal—Sam New
Alexis Cochran—Tristan Bellamy
Kaelena Conner—Courtney Adkins
Rachel Ferguson—Andrea Miracle
Hadyn Fuller—Haley Fuller
Carissa Gallagher—Megan Schriml
Kendra Grogg—Ashlyn Jordan
Deborah Haley—Alyssa Burton
Erica Hill—Tara Hoke
Shayla Mermann—Terra Crego
Brittany Moody—Cynthia Moody
Destinee Morgan—Ally Criswell
Lydia Thompson—Brandon McComas
Stacee Whitaker—Samantha Whitaker
Thank you to Steve Lawrence; Construction Students; Bill Karcher; Cathy Fraker; Ellen Messenger; Tiffany Manley; Carol Bebout; Dionna Randas; Nick Conley; Austin Philip; Special Occasions; Weston Chevalier;
Cosmetology Advisory Board and Liam Saylor for helping to make the evening a success.
Photos are also on facebook.
Welding, Fabrication & Allied Processes Graduation
/in Adult Ed archives, Adult Education News/by web editor“For those who have completed the course, it marks just over 4 months of hard work and dedication that have gotten you to this point,” Levi Retterer, Instructor. “You have learned a trade that is known by few and that will propel you forward in our new career.”
Special thanks to: Marion County Job & Family Services—OhioMeansJobs. This was a specialized course designed to meet the immediate needs of our local community. Thanks to all of those who assisted in making this training possible, including: Ron Meade, Kelly Bates, Kelly Craycraft, Annette Walton, and Derek Merkle.
Course instructors were Levi Retterer, Amy Pirnstill, Ted Davis and Mark Edington.
John Hook is recognized for perfect attendance.
Tri-Rivers is on a 2-hour delay, Monday, March 2, 2015
/in High School News, HS News Archives/by web editorBowling Green International Students Visit TRCC
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More photos on facebook.